Agreement in Biometric Parameters Between Swept-Source–Optical Coherence Tomography and Optical Low-Coherence Interferometry: Insights into Clinical Precision
<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Accurate biometric measurements are critical for achieving optimal refractive outcomes in cataract surgery. This study evaluated the agreement of biometric measurements between a swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) biometer (Argos<sup>®</sup>, Movu Inc.) and an optical low-coherence interferometry (OLCI) biometer (Aladdin<sup>®</sup>, Topcon Corp.). Parameters analyzed included axial length (AL), anterior chamber depth (ACD), lens thickness (LT), keratometry (K1, K2), and white-to-white corneal diameter (WTW). <b>Methods:</b> A total of 170 eyes were examined, and agreement was assessed using Bland-Altman analysis, intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs), and Pearson correlation coefficients. <b>Results:</b> Excellent agreement was observed for AL (ICC = 0.975), ACD (ICC = 0.960), LT (ICC = 0.951), K1 (ICC = 0.921), and K2 (ICC = 0.927). Moderate agreement was found for astigmatism axis (ICC = 0.655) and cylinder power (ICC = 0.891). Poor agreement was noted for astigmatism-related Jackson cross-cylinder vectors J0 (ICC = 0.334) and J45 (ICC = -0.311), as well as for WTW (ICC = 0.338). Bland-Altman plots demonstrated narrow limits of agreement for most parameters, with mean differences of 0.009 mm for AL and 0.06 mm for ACD. <b>Conclusions:</b> Both devices demonstrated high degrees of agreement for core biometric parameters, supporting their clinical interchangeability. However, the variability in WTW and astigmatism-related measurements highlights the need for caution when precise corrections are required.
Authors
- Mihnea Munteanu
- Horia Tudor Stanca (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2595-6319)
- Simona Stanca
- Nicolae Constantin Balica (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7755-4608)
- Leila Al Barri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6078-1505)
- Valeria Mocanu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4950-9962)
- Cosmin Roşca
Institutions
- Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy (RO)
- Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara (RO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Clinical Medicine
- Published
- 2025-02-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14051407
- Primary Topic
- Intraocular Surgery and Lenses
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
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